Your Adventure Starts Here
Picture this: the two of you tucked away in a forest of towering sequoias or standing on a quiet overlook, wind in your hair, fully present in a moment that feels almost surreal. I specialize in helping couples create elopement days that are intimate, whimsical, and completely stress-free—whether it’s in Sequoia, Yosemite, or somewhere new. From location guidance to permits and timelines, I’ll take care of the details so you can soak it all in and just enjoy your day together.
Your Wedding, Elopement & Adventure Photographer
I'm Alyssa
I’m so thrilled you’re here, and even more excited that you’re having an wedding with those closest to you! My goal isn’t just to capture beautiful photos—it’s to help you have a meaningful experience that’s truly you.
With over 6 years of experience, I thrive on creating moments that feel natural and real. Whether it's a candid moment on a cliffside or a tender exchange at sunrise, I’ll guide you with gentle direction while ensuring the day feels relaxed and fun.
The Essentials
$7400
The Moments
$3800
- 4 hours of continuous coverage
- Travel included to Yosemite or Sequoia
- 200+ high-resolution, professionally edited images
- Private online gallery with print rights
- Permit assistance (permit cost included)
- Full location and timeline planning
$5400
- 8 hours of coverage (can be split sunrise + sunset)
- Travel included within CA
- 400+ high-resolution, professionally edited images
- Private online gallery with print rights
- 10x10 album with 10 spreads
- Permit assistance (permit cost included)
- Full location and timeline planning
- 6 hours of continuous coverage
- Travel included to Yosemite or Sequoia.
- 300+ high-resolution, professionally edited images
- Private online gallery with print rights
- 8x8 album with 10 spreads
- Permit assistance (permit cost included)
- Full location and timeline planning
The Highlights
Investment details
The Celebration
$8800
- 10 hours of coverage (can be split across 2 days + sunrise/sunset)
- Travel included within CA
- 500+ high-resolution, professionally edited images
- Private online gallery with print rights
- 10x10 album with 20 spreads
- Permit assistance (permit cost included)
- Full location and timeline planning
Perfect for couples who want a little more time to explore a few locations or build in time for a picnic, getting ready photos, or a hike. This package gives you space to breathe, wander, and enjoy your day.
This full-day option is for couples who want the full adventure—early light, golden hour, and everything in between. Ideal if you want to explore a few locations, take your time, or build in special moments like a first dance, picnic, or private vows in a second location.
This one’s for couples dreaming of a full-on experience—like saying vows in one park and celebrating in another. Want sunrise in Yosemite and sunset in Sequoia? We can do that. This package gives you the flexibility to spread out your adventure, slow down, and make memories in multiple locations without rushing.
Four Hours of Coverage
Eight Hours of Coverage
up to 10 Hours of Coverage
SIX Hours of Coverage
*The highlights can only be booked Monday- Thursday in Yosemite or Sequoia*
The Full Story
$11,500
- Two full days of coverage (up to 16 hours total, split as needed)
- Travel included within the United States
- 800+ high-resolution, professionally edited images
- Private online gallery with print rights
- 10x10 album with 20 spreads
- Permit assistance (permit cost included)
- Full location and timeline planning
The ultimate storytelling experience. Two full days of documentation—from hiking in the quiet morning light to dancing under the stars. This package is for couples who want to soak in every minute, explore multiple parks or locations, and turn their elopement into something truly unforgettable.
up to 16 Hours of Coverage
What's next?
Schedule a zoom call if you haven't already! Let me know your package choice and if you have any questions! A signed contract and 25% of package deposit is required to reserve your date!
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Common FAQs
Q: HOW DO YOU DELIVER THE PHOTOS and WHAT IS YOUR TURN AROUND TIME?
A: Your edited high resolution photos are delivered to an online gallery called pixieset. Weddings are delivered within 8 weeks and engagement sessions are delivered within 2 weeks of the session.
Q: WHat if I'm awkward and don't know how to pose?
A: I've got you covered! Everyone thinks they will be awkward in front of the camera but I give fun prompts and give you direction that makes you forget that you have a camera in front of you! I will make sure you are comfortable don't worry! I am also not afraid to let you know if something isnt working or if we need to change up the pose a bit to feel more comfortable and natural for you!
Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: This might start getting a bit technical, but I personally use two Canon R5 camera bodies with 35mm, 50mm, 15-35mm, 28-70mm, and a 70-200mm. Every moment matters and I want to make sure I am covered for everything that might come my way.
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, I do! Traditional payments are 25% of package choice due at the time of booking (within a week) and then the remainder is split into two more payments. But, if you wanted to do the payment plan, I can stretch it into equal 1/4's or even monthly payments if that works best for you. Just let me know what you prefer, and I will make it happen. It's that easy.
Q: what happens if you aren't able to make it to our big day?
In the super unlikely event that I am too ill, injured, or there's some other emergency, I have a list of colleagues that we can call on to replace me that have similar styles of photography & editing. That said, in the 6+ years I've been doing this, I have never even been 60 seconds late. You're in good hands. I promise.
We hired Alyssa for our Yosemite elopement and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Leading up to the elopement, Alyssa made sure to understand what we wanted out of the day and executed the day exactly how we envisioned it to be. She made sure we got all the photos that we liked when we were talking about inspiration photos. We took both sunrise and sunset photos, and she was absolutely down to do anything we wanted. She was super nice and sweet to work with and made sure we were comfortable the whole day. When we got our full gallery back (which was in about 3 weeks), we were blown away by all the photos and she captured all the memories and emotions of the day well. I would highly recommend Alyssa for any of your photography needs!
KIND WORDS
– C + V
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150+ five star reviews on google!
Alyssa made our honeymoon shoot at Yosemite truly magical. We are no models - in fact quite awkward with a camera! - but Alyssa made us feel so relaxed and managed to capture our raw moments perfectly.
Before shoot day, she also addressed our DMs very quickly and even scheduled a call to get to know us and note all our requests down. Alyssa is The Photographer for Yosemite. She knows the park very well, including all the private spots with the best sunlight and angles.
To Alyssa, thank you again for these wonderful memories. They will have a special place on the walls of our home! 🩷
KIND WORDS
– M + H
150+ five star reviews on google!
Alyssa was such a blessing on our Elopement day.
Who you trust to capture your wedding is a big decision. From the very beginning Alyssa took the time to get to know us and what was important to us. She gave great advice as we planned our elopement timeline, she was very responsive, and we never felt like we couldn’t reach out with questions. She also quickly provided an alternative site for our first look the day-of when our original plan wasn’t going to work. Hero!
Alyssa has so much love for people and the outdoors and it shows in how she captures it - beautifully done. She made us feel at ease and gave direction when it was needed - so important and results in better photos. She genuinely cared about us having photos we will cherish for many years. Alyssa is a wonderful person and gifted professional. We love our gallery and would re-book with her in a heartbeat!
KIND WORDS
– K + R
150+ five star reviews on google!
If you're on the fence about booking a session with Alyssa, let me be your voice of reason. BOOK THE SESSION!! Alyssa exceeded all of our expectations for our post engagement shoot! My fiance and I absolutely loved all of our photos! We especially loved the fact that we still look like us in our pictures, no over editing, which is exactly what we wanted! Not only is she great behind the camera but her personality helped us feel less nervous, and that definitely translated in our pictures! Our photos look like we are watching snippets of a romance movie, and we are so happy that we get to have these forever! Again thank you so much Alyssa, we will definitely be back to book another session with you!
KIND WORDS
– L + K
150+ five star reviews on google!
Our family photo session at Yosemite with Alyssa was a dream! We were newbies to the park and she guided us through all of the best locations and timed our sunrise shoot perfectly. She was able to capture beautiful photos, even with our kids' silly faces/poses and aversions to wet grass. Unfortunately, we are from the East Coast or we would hire Alyssa for all of our photography needs! We will definitely be recommending her to any and all of the people we know traveling to the Fresno area or any of the national parks. Book a shoot with Alyssa - you won't regret it!
KIND WORDS
– T Family
150+ five star reviews on google!
Alyssa is the BEST!!! Truly, she is passionate and caring about her clients. I was so nervous traveling from across the country for my wedding in California but she helped put my mind at ease about the entire elopement experience. She made me and my husband feel SO comfortable. She scouted out the location in advance to make sure the weather was ok for our big day and was constantly keeping me posted about the details. I LOVED working with her and hope to work with her in the future someday. If you are looking for a photographer to go the extra mile for your experiences, look no further! Book Alyssa immediately❤️
KIND WORDS
– A+ M
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150+ five star reviews on google!
If you are looking for an invested photographer to capture your special day, or even a shoot of your family, Alyssa is where it is at! She was amazing for our wedding, spending over 8 hours running around in 100 degree weather to capture every moment! She remembered to capture every scene that we had mentioned was important to us and did a beautiful job with the colors of the outdoors and getting the right angles. Not to mention receiving a personalized usb and wooden box for our memories after it is all said and done. You can count on her to be thoughtful, strategic, and bring a nervous bride some ease. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for amazing photos, I mean her portfolio speaks for itself.
KIND WORDS
– M + H
